The Psychology of the Emotions
The Psychology of the Emotions, published in English in 1897 in the Contemporary Science Series edited by Havelock Ellis, is a study by Théodule Ribot, professor at the Collège de France and a founder of experimental psychology in France. Ribot treats feelings as rooted in the body and in instinct rather than in ideas. The first part covers general questions: physical and moral pain, pleasure, neutral states, the nature and conditions of emotion, its classification and the memory of feelings. The second part studies particular emotions, from fear, anger and sympathy to the feelings of the self, sexual instinct, the social, moral, religious, aesthetic and intellectual emotions, and ends with normal and morbid characters. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Psychology of the Emotions
The Psychology of the Emotions by Théodule Ribot can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
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Is The Psychology of the Emotions in the public domain?
Yes. The Psychology of the Emotions by Théodule Ribot is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Psychology of the Emotions?
About 10 h 55 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Psychology of the Emotions?
The Psychology of the Emotions by Théodule Ribot is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
